Bitlis, Turkey experiences average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 9 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 1.7°C (3.1°F) across the available records.
Bitlis, Turkey Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Bitlis, Turkey. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jun–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.6/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 17°C / 7°C
Feels Like 15°C / 5°C
Rainy Days 9
Rainfall 81 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 60%
Wind Speed 11 km/h
Dew Point 3°C
Snow Days 11 days
Frost Days 15 days
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Avg Low20°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
-4°C
January
Avg High2°C
Rain13days
Driest Month
1days
August
Avg High32°C
Avg Low20°C
Windiest Month
13 km/h
June (Gusts 39)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:49
Daylight 14.8h
Sunset 19:38
Live conditions—
Bitlis on the map · live conditions
Bitlis, Turkey
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Turkey
- City
- Bitlis
- Population
- 53K
- Coordinates
- 38.40°, 42.11°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 16 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 3 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 3°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 2°C / -4°C . Feb: 3°C / -4°C . Mar: 7°C / 0°C . Apr: 14°C / 5°C . May: 20°C / 9°C . Jun: 27°C / 15°C . Jul: 32°C / 19°C . Aug: 32°C / 20°C . Sep: 27°C / 16°C . Oct: 20°C / 10°C . Nov: 11°C / 3°C . Dec: 5°C / -2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 135 mm. Feb: 89 mm. Mar: 187 mm. Apr: 118 mm. May: 126 mm. Jun: 17 mm. Jul: 5 mm. Aug: 4 mm. Sep: 12 mm. Oct: 68 mm. Nov: 88 mm. Dec: 125 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 79%. Feb: 78%. Mar: 79%. Apr: 69%. May: 62%. Jun: 42%. Jul: 35%. Aug: 31%. Sep: 36%. Oct: 53%. Nov: 70%. Dec: 80%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 8 km/h . Feb: 8 km/h . Mar: 10 km/h . Apr: 12 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 11 km/h . Nov: 9 km/h . Dec: 8 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 8h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 14h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 13h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 7h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 16 days. Feb: 13 days. Mar: 14 days. Apr: 4 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 4 days. Dec: 12 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.7°C (3.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 34 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Aug 2025 · 34°C | Aug · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -7°C | Jan · -4°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 185 mm | Mar · 187 mm |
| Windiest month | Apr 2025 · 14 km/h | Jun · 13 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Wet April
Fair May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Fair December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / -4°C | -1°C / -8°C | 13days (135 mm) Wet | 7h Good | 79% Humid | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 3°C / -4°C | 0°C / -7°C | 11days (89 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 78% Humid | 4.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 7°C / 0°C | 5°C / -3°C | 17days (187 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 79% Humid | 5.3 High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 14°C / 5°C | 12°C / 2°C | 15days (118 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 6.4 High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 20°C / 9°C | 19°C / 8°C | 17days (126 mm) Wet | 12.3h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 27°C / 15°C | 26°C / 14°C | 5days (17 mm) Good | 13.6h Excellent | 42% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 32°C / 19°C | 31°C / 18°C | 2days (5 mm) Excellent | 13.4h Excellent | 35% Comfortable | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 32°C / 20°C | 32°C / 18°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 12.6h Excellent | 31% Comfortable | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 16°C | 25°C / 14°C | 2days (12 mm) Excellent | 11.4h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 20°C / 10°C | 17°C / 8°C | 7days (68 mm) Good | 9.6h Good | 53% Moderate | 4.7 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 11°C / 3°C | 9°C / 1°C | 9days (88 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 70% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 5°C / -2°C | 2°C / -5°C | 12days (125 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 80% Humid | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Bitlis are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Bitlis, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Bitlis is August, with average daytime highs of 32°C (90°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Bitlis is January, with average overnight lows of -4°C (24°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Bitlis is March, averaging 187mm of precipitation across 17 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Bitlis runs through March, May, April, January, with the heaviest rainfall in March. Based on 10-year averages for Bitlis.
Bitlis receives approximately 122 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Bitlis.
The least favorable months to visit Bitlis are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Bitlis is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Bitlis is 60%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Bitlis receives snow. Months with snowfall average 11 snow days and 50 cm (20 in) of accumulation, with about 15 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Bitlis are 11 km/h (7 mph). The windiest month is June with peak winds reaching 13 km/h (8 mph) (gusts up to 39 km/h / 24 mph).
Bitlis averages 12 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 39%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Bitlis is 3°C (37°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Bitlis has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Bitlis ranges from 5°C (41°F) to 15°C (59°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Bitlis. It earns a climate score of 9.8/10 with Excellent.
For June in Bitlis, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 27°C (80°F) and 5 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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